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EX59 WPL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,485 mi
Last recorded204,485 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 204,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror Casing Damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 180,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Reached end of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Reaching end of acceptable play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering seems a little below expectation with regards to usual levels of assistance.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 180,639 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Reached end of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Reaching end of acceptable play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering seems a little below expectation with regards to usual levels of assistance.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 166,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 166,026 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 150,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 150,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door hinge worn (6.2.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Post in steering uj (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen cracked not vision (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer body damage

o/s outer body damage

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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EX59 WPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX59 WPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX59 WPL registered?

EX59 WPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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